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Florence, Oregon

Introduction to Florence, Oregon

Florence, Oregon, in Lane county, is 50 miles W of Eugene, Oregon and 127 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city is in the Eugene-Springfield area. There are 7,263 residents in Florence.

Florence History

Some believe that the city was named in honor of A.B. Florence, who was a State Senator of Oregon. However, others believe that it was named after a French vessel that wrecked near the mouth of the local river. This area was originally inhabited by Siuslaw Native Americans. The city was incorporated in 1893.

Florence and nearby Attractions

  • Benton County Historical Museum
  • Coos Historical and Maritime Museum
  • Ada County Park
  • Jessie M Honeyman Memorial State Park
  • Carl G Washburne Memorial State Park

Things To Do In Florence

The Carl G Washburne Memorial State Park, the Munsel Creek County Park and the Jessie M Honeyman Memorial State Park offer facilities for various different types of recreation. Tourists can also visit the museums like the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, the Coos Historical and Maritime Museum and the Benton County Historical Museum. Barrette Lake provides boating and fishing facilities.

Florence Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available from Southwest Oregon Regional Airport.

Florence Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Lane Community College, the University of Oregon and Oregon State University.

High Points

Florence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyFlorence Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyFlorence Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Florence, OR

Comparing Florence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men46
Well-Paid Single Women37
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime23

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